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The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution refers to a major shift, beginning in Britain in the late 1700s, from making goods by hand at home or in small workshops to making them in large factories using powered machines. This change transformed how people worked and lived, pulling many away from farms and into growing cities to labor in mills and factories. It set the stage for the modern industrial economy, bringing both rapid technological progress and harsh new working conditions for many laborers.